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Water safety initiative gains Japan's technical assistance
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/02/2026
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has sought Tokyo's support in collecting water samples from Myanmar's Shan State to identify a source of toxic runoff.
Stricter rules for online gold platforms in March
Published on 26/02/2026
» The Bank of Thailand has introduced tighter controls for online gold trading platforms in a move to curb their impact on the baht, with the new rules set to take effect on March 1.
Fifa boss 'very reassured' about World Cup in Mexico despite violence
AFP, Published on 25/02/2026
» BARRANQUILLA — Fifa boss Gianni Infantino told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Tuesday he was "very reassured" about Mexico's hosting of games in the football World Cup, in his first comments on the violence triggered by the killing of a drug cartel leader.
AI will transform business, not just our jobs
Oped, Published on 25/02/2026
» Many people fear that AI could cause a "job-pocalypse". This year's Davos gathering sounded the alarm over the technology's implications for employment, while recent announcements about job cuts in white-collar industries are widely viewed as straws in the wind.
Decoding the strategy: why economic news is the success equation in the AI-driven investment era
Published on 24/02/2026
» In the current financial landscape, split-second changes can signify investment opportunities or unforeseen risks. The relationship between economic news and trading is no longer merely about monitoring general information; it is the key to unlocking the direction of global capital markets. Institutional investors and professional traders recognise that the systematic integration of economic news into trading strategies is central to sustainable portfolio growth. In an era dominated by algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI), understanding the dynamics of economic news allows investors to anticipate market movements and adapt ahead of the curve.
Ekniti welcomes latest US tariff measures
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/02/2026
» The latest US tariff measures, which impose a uniform 15% import tariff on goods worldwide, is seen as a positive signal for the Thai economy and is expected to help push Thailand's GDP growth above 2%, says caretaker finance minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
Killing the goose that lays the Olympic gold medal
Oped, Published on 24/02/2026
» The Olympic Games have always been about more than sports, with the medal count serving as a measure of national vitality. The 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina are no different. The Americans, like everyone else, want confirmation of their preeminence. So important is that outcome that even US Vice President JD Vance briefly acknowledged the value of non-white immigration to the United States when he complained that Eileen Gu, the US-born medal-winning skier for China, should be competing under the American flag.
Plan to tax gold imports stokes Thai industry criticism
Published on 23/02/2026
» Gold traders strongly oppose the Customs Department’s plan to ask the incoming government to impose import duties on gold, warning that Thailand could lose its status as a gold trading hub if the measure is implemented. They added that gold is now regarded as an investment asset rather than a commodity subject to tariffs.
Blue button jellyfish close Similan beach to swimmers
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 23/02/2026
» PHANG NGA - A public safety warning has been issued after blue button jellyfish were found along parts of the shoreline at Princess beach and in other areas of the Similan Islands National Park.
Omega Pavilion offers Olympic thrills
Life, Published on 23/02/2026
» Visitors to Milan have the chance to step into an immersive world of Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games timekeeping, as Omega unveils its pavilion experience in the heart of the host city.